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To prepare freight trains for service, facilitate movements to/from the operational. Railway and control freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility
Person Specification
* Experienced train preparer to meet current industry standards.
* Personal Track Safety.
* Rules and Regulations competent.
* Freight Train Operations, Loading and Rolling Stock Examination.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly prepared for service.
* Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly disposed of when not in service and /or left unattended.
* Assist train driver with brake continuity testing.
* Complete train documentation e.g. Train preparation certificate, Train certificate of readiness and up-date T.O.P.S as required.
* Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including Coupling/uncoupling of wagons and locomotives.
* Carry out load examination duties to railway industry standards.
* Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including
* Operate ground frames and hand points as required to facilitate train movements.
* Undertake technical examination of rolling stock.
* Assist maintenance/servicing staff undertaking maintenance/servicing activities, as required where competent.
* Work various shift patterns including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
* Must be prepared to lodge away from home, when required.
* Ensure the highest level of professionalism when dealing with other individuals within the company, clients and members of the public.
* Be proactive and tenacious towards health and safety.
* Able to work in a logical manner, good communication, commercially aware with the ability to remain vigilant in charging surroundings.
* Detaching crippled or unsafe rolling stock including unsafe or dangerous loads
* A proven safety record and the ability to work with little direct supervision.
* Meeting and keeping up to date with all industry standards.
* Ensuring the highest level of safety at all times, not taking risks or short cuts at any time no matter how routine the task is.
* Communicate with others involved with train movements/operations to ensure all parties have a clear understanding of the task.
* Check and double check all basic processes e.g. points, routes, brakes Scotches, loads, fouling points and speed.
* Working shifts and reporting any fatigue or other issues to your line manager than may affect the safe operation of trains.
* Being prepared to deal with any out of course incidents.
* Act in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
* As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
* Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary
• 34 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
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